PRZ 2024 Newcomers, Part One
In this article:
505 total prospects were just updated to include several new players being added to the rankings. The three-part review consists of players whose individual performances were worthy of adding them to the player rankings. Mark Arthur Mark Arthur 6'0" |…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading505 total prospects were just updated to include several new players being added to the rankings. The three-part review consists of players whose individual performances were worthy of adding them to the player rankings.
Mark Arthur Mark Arthur 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Marvin Ridge | 2024 State NC – ATH, 6’0″ 175 (No. 8 ATH, No. 116 Overall), Marvin Ridge HS. Mark played on both sides of the ball for his team during the season. He ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He finished the season with 34 receptions for 594 yards and 4 TDs while playing wide receiver. Mark displayed good speed and ability to change directions quickly while covering receivers. He finished the season with 55 total tackles while playing defensive back. Mark has a D1 offer and may receive additional offers from schools.
Landon Inscoe Landon Inscoe 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Cleveland | 2024 State NC – DB, 5’11” 175 (No. 59 DB, No. 354 Overall), Cleveland HS. Landon displayed good speed and ability to change directions quickly covering receivers. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the season with 112 total tackles and 13 tackles for losses. Landon is expected to receive recruiting interest from schools.
Jay Jackson Jay Jackson 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB North Stanly | 2024 State NC – LB, 6’2″ 225 (No. 52 LB, No. 377 Overall), North Stanly HS. Jay displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He displayed speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He played on both sides of the ball for his team. Jay finished the season 30 total tackles while playing linebacker. He finished the season with 208 carries for 1,440 yards and 22 TDs while playing running back. He had 25 receptions for 387 yards and 2 TDs. Jay finished the season with 1,827 All-Purpose yards and 24 TDs. He has received a D1 offer and D2 offers, more are expected to come in for him.
Ben Bartelt Ben Bartelt 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL Apex | 2024 NC – DL, 6’3″ 260 (No. 70 DL, Watchlist), Apex HS. Ben displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He finished the season with 42 total tackles and 17 tackles for losses.
Lyfe Shaw-Stephens Lyfe Shaw-Stephens 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB Leesville Road | 2024 State NC – RB, 5’9″ 195 (No. 55 RB, No. 452 Overall), Leesville Road HS. Lyfe followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good balance and vision while running inside to gain yards. He finished the season with 169 carries for 912 yards and 19 TDs.
Sergio Castellon Sergio Castellon 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Panther Creek | 2024 State NC – ATH, 5’11” 175 (No. 13 ATH, No. 121 Overall), Panther Creek HS. Sergio ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed sure hands while making catches in traffic. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after the catch to gain additional yardage. Sergio finished the season with 76 receptions for 1, 062 yards and 10 TDs. He played on both sides of the ball for his team. Sergio should receive recruiting interest from schools.
John Tolleson John Tolleson 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Southern Nash | 2024 NC – DL, 6’3″ 240 (No. 69 DL, Watchlist), Southern Nash HS. John displayed quickness out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed speed to close quickly in on the ball carrier for stops. He finished the season with 14 total tackles and 7 tackles for losses.